Final approval for new airport in Tioman Islands subjected to NASP report, says Dr Wee


KUALA LUMPUR: The final approval for the proposed new airport in Tioman Islands will be subject to findings of the National Airport Strategic Plan (NASP) report, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

"The final approval for the proposal to construct a new airport in Tioman Islands will only be considered after the NASP report is completed, as well as compliance to all the terms by government agencies, such as stipulated in those technical reports," said Dr Wee.

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